Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🎭 Culture
Today Memorial Day, the Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation honors fallen local soldiers at the courthouse plaza (511 S.
Main St.) with a minute of silence at 3 p.m., inviting residents to reflect at the Doughboy statue and memorial bricks.
🎓 Education
Arkansas State Athletics finished the spring semester with a record 3.25 department GPA and 244 student-athletes on the Athletics Director's Honor Roll, including 68 achieving a perfect 4.0.
The team posted a 3.24 GPA last fall, reflecting strong support from coaches and academic staff.
🏛️ Government
Rockefeller, a New York native, moved to Arkansas in the early 1950s and later transformed state politics by challenging segregation and reforming laws as governor.
His efforts paved the way for bipartisan progress and his legacy endures through institutions like the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation and Winrock International.
Jonesboro will hold two Plan Jonesboro meetings in June for community input.
The first meets Thursday, June 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at First NEA Church (1020 Airport Road) and the second meets Thursday, June 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Fullness of Joy Ministries (2120 Thorn St).
🏈 Sports
Delaware State guard Jermesha Frierson signed with Arkansas State women's basketball on May 24 + her move boosts the local team's talent as they gear up for the season.
JHS alum Ty Rhoades will compete with Little Rock in the NCAA Tournament later this season, marking a proud return to college basketball.
His journey from local courts shows a deep connection to our community's sports legacy.
🎉 Jonesboro Events
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Skirmish Fun Ride
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Bring the family and enjoy a fun and friendly group bike ride.
RidgePointe Junior Golf Tournament
— — Ridgepointe Country Club — — Compete in a junior golf tournament at the scenic RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, AR.
K-POP Warriors Live Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Fowler Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience high-energy music and colorful characters in an exciting K-Pop inspired live show.
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